| Lionel Messi is sent off for Barcelona for the first time in 753 matches. © AFP=News1 |
Leonel Messi (34, Barcelona), who was ordered to leave for the first time in 753 games after his professional debut, is in danger of being suspended for up to 12 games.
American sports media CBS Sports reported on the 19th (hereinafter referred to as Korean time), “The Spanish Football Association Competition Committee is planning to determine the level of disciplinary action for Messi’s departure soon. Messi may be subject to disciplinary suspension from playing up to 12 games.
He added, “Depending on how the Competition Committee sees the seriousness of the situation, Messi’s discipline will be determined,” he added. “A disciplinary action for 1-3 games may come out, but in the worst case, it is possible to suspend 12 matches.”
Messi hits the head of Asier Villalibre in the second half of extra time, which was dragged to 2-3 in the 2020-21 Spanish Super Cup final against Athletic Bilbao at the Olympico Stadium in Seville, Spain on the 18th. , Was sent off.
At the time, Messi dribbled from the left flank, gave a pass to his teammates, and rushed in front of the goal, and Viallibre engaged in a rough fight. Even in the previous situation, Messi, who was once pushed by Villalibre, couldn’t stand his anger at the moment, and struck him in the back of the head with his right hand.
When Viyalibre, who was hit by Messi, fell, the referee stopped the game and conducted a video reading (VAR), drawing a red card to Messi.
As a result, Messi was sent off for the first time in 753 games after making his professional debut in the 2004-05 season.
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman, who watched Messi’s foul, said, “I understand Messi’s actions. Messi faces numerous fouls by his opponents throughout the game.”
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